During the 2007-08 academic year, an average of 300 students, 25 faculty, and 7 staff members were involved each semester in activities related to the partnership between Ithaca College and Longview, a retirement community located on Danby Road. For a complete listing of the activities for the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters, you may request copies from Chris Pogorzala or view the spring 2008 list on the Gerontology Institute's website.
There are many opportunities for members of the Ithaca College Community to become involved at Longview, including:
• Presentations at Longview: There has been an ongoing faculty speaker series at Longview since the beginning of the partnership in Spring 1999. Staff members have also given presentations. These are informal talks and the topics can be academic in nature, related to areas of personal interest, or travel experiences. Poetry readings, slide shows and musical and/or theatrical performances are also welcome. An appreciative audience is guaranteed! These monthly presentations generally take place on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Longview auditorium. Speakers are currently needed for October (the only available date is Thursday, October 30) and December, and for the spring 2009 semester.
• Course-related projects at Longview: Faculty members can involve their students at Longview through course-related and/or service-learning projects. Intergenerational discussion groups, tours of Longview, recreational and social activities planned by students, and student presentations or performances held at Longview are all possibilities. Chris Pogorzala will work with faculty to identify options and to facilitate scheduling, promotion of programs, recruitment of Longview participants, etc.
• Volunteer at Longview: Students, staff, and faculty are always welcome to volunteer in any capacity at Longview. This might involve assisting in existing recreation programs, creating new ongoing activities, offering a "short course" on a particular subject, providing theater or music performances, planning a social event or dance, or visiting individual residents.
Longview/Ithaca College Shuttle
On days that classes are in session there is a shuttle that provides transportation between Longview and the College. It runs about every 15 minutes from approximately 8:40 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and from 9:05 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday/Thursday. This shuttle is available to members of both the Longview and Ithaca College communities. The shuttle schedule is posted on the Gerontology Institute's website; Chris Pogorzala can also provide copies (electronic or paper).
Contact Info
Christine Pogorzala
IC/LV Coordinator
607-274-1051 or pogorzal@ithaca.edu
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